Armenia

The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope

The Orgov Radio-Optical Telescope, also known as ROT54 or the Herouni Mirror Radio Telescope, stands proudly in Orgov, Armenia. This remarkable radio telescope was constructed over a decade, from 1975 to 1985, and commenced its operations in 1986 until 1990, when its use was temporarily halted. After a period of inactivity, it was once again […]

August 5, 2023
Cable Car Station in Yerevan

In a shocking incident that has left the city of Yerevan in mourning, five individuals lost their lives in a devastating accident at the former Cable Car Station. The incident has cast a shadow over the historic landmark and raised questions about the safety measures in place. As investigations continue, attention is turning towards the […]

July 15, 2023
St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church

Historic Amrakits Village Russian Orthodox Church Draws Tourists Despite Severe Damage from 1988 Spitak Earthquake. Amrakits Village Amrakits Village, Armenia’s Lori Province – Nestled near the town of Stepanavan, the village of Amrakits continues to captivate tourists with its St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker Russian Orthodox Church, despite the structure’s extensive damage caused by the […]

July 4, 2023
Khanjan Villa

Hidden in the mountains of Dilijan are the ruins of a circular villa built in 1936 for the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Armenia. Dilijan Dilijan is a popular tourist destination for both locals and foreign tourists wishing to visit Armenia. There are forests and mountains, with various treks and breathtaking landscapes. Aghasi […]

June 20, 2023
The Orbelian Caravanserai

Built-in 1332 by Prince Chesar Orbelian to house travellers and their animals and located at an elevation of 2410 metres above sea level, the Orbelian Caravanserai (Օրբելյանների Քարվանսարա; also known as Sulema Caravanserai and Selim Caravanserai, Սելիմ), is the best-preserved caravanserai in the entire country. Vayots Dzor The caravanserai is located about thirty kilometres north […]

June 13, 2023
Stork bring me food, not a baby

A stork carved in stone still watches over an empty dining room.

February 13, 2017
Old traditions in the Armenian mountains

A traveller en route to Dilijan (Դիլիջան), in Armenia’s Tavush province, was offered a lift by a local who became an informal guide. About 20 km from the town and roughly a 30‑minute drive—10 minutes on paved road and 20 minutes up a rough dirt track—they left the car where the ascent became impassable and walked up […]

January 25, 2017